Nurse Educator & Infection Prevention Specialist

Acadia Healthcare; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry in Columbus, OH is recruiting a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, clinical education, and staff development within a hospital setting. Schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional weekends, dayshift, and on-site duties.

The ideal candidate will design education plans, drive evidence-based training, and collaborate with Nursing leadership to improve patient care and safety, including infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, Education or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or commensurate experience required.
• 5+ years of experience as a registered nurse strongly preferred; 3+ years RN experience required.
• Inpatient psychiatry experience as an RN strongly preferred; behavioral health experience required.
• 1+ years in Clinical Education/Training and Development preferred; infection control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates orientation/onboarding program to promote employee retention.
• Conducts orientation in a manner that fosters a positive learning environment.
• Develops education plans according to gap assessment or quality data/safety outcomes.
• Aligns educational programs with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implements curricula and in-services per Joint Commission, CARF, CMS and state agencies.

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Clinical Education/Training and Development

Infection prevention knowledge

NPD Practitioner certification (preferred)

Job description

The Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry in Columbus, OH is recruiting a Nurse Educator to lead orientation, clinical education, and staff development within a hospital setting. Schedule is Monday–Friday with occasional weekends, dayshift, and on-site duties.

The ideal candidate will design education plans, drive evidence-based training, and collaborate with Nursing leadership to improve patient care and safety, including infection prevention practices and regulatory compliance.